Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role emphasizes individuality and diversity, fostering a positive work culture while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. You'll have the opportunity to mentor emerging leaders, drive performance, and enjoy a variety of perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. Join a dynamic team where you can truly be yourself and make a difference in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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10.05.2025

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Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders by providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We'd Love to Hear From You

What's in It for You |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000/year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.